Just Guacamole

Dice the avocados. Slice each avocado in half. Then give the pit a good whack with a knife so that the knife gets partly embedded in the pit and twist. The pit should pop right out. Next make parallel slices in the avocado flesh, followed by slices in the opposite direction to make little rectangles. Finally, take a spoon and scoop out the diced avocado into a bowl.

Chop the shallot, jalapeno, and cilantro. You can add as much or as little as you like. If you want your guacamole spicier, leave the seeds and ribs in half the jalapeno. Dump these in the bowl with the avocado.

Add the lime juice. Roll the lime on the counter before you cut it. It’ll help get the juices flowing. I usually use about half the lime, but it depends on how ripe your avocados are. The less ripe the avocado, the less lime juice you’ll need and the riper the avocado, the more you can use. So add a little at a time. You can always add more later.

Add the salt and pepper. Again the amount depends on the ripeness of the avocado, so add a little at a time. I use about a teaspoon or less of each. Mix everything together using a combination of stirring and chopping to make it somewhat creamy and somewhat chunky. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Grab some chips and enjoy!